Past bills
| Bill | What it does | Prime sponsor | Status | Last action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SB 5596 2007–08 |
Chiropractic servicesBeginning January 1, 2009, prohibits health carriers and public employee health plans provided through the Health Care Authority from paying a chiropractor less for a service under certain billing codes than it pays to another... | Rosa Franklin (D-29) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 304, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| SB 5751 2007–08 |
Wine and beer tastingEstablishes a pilot project for grocery store tastings of beer and wine. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 305, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| SB 5927 2007–08 |
Disclosure of documentsExempts from disclosure internal control documents, independent auditors' reports, and financial statements of house-banked card game licensees submitted to the Washington State Gambling Commission. | Jerome Delvin (R-8) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 306, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| SB 6111 2007–08 |
Tidal and wave energyConcerning generating electricity from tidal and wave energy. | Steve Hobbs (D-44) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 307, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| SB 6181 2007–08 |
Canvassing board membershipAllows the chair of a county legislative body in a county with a population over one million to designate an employee of the legislative body to serve on the county canvassing board. | Joe McDermott (D-34) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 308, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| SB 6297 2007–08 |
Prosecuting atty salariesChanges elected prosecuting attorney salaries. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 309, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| SB 6317 2007–08 |
Death benefitsRequires insurers to pay the proceeds of any benefits under a policy of group life insurance within 30 days of receiving satisfactory proof of the insured's death. | Jean Berkey (D-38) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 310, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| SB 6333 2007–08 |
Health care work groupEstablishes a 13-member work group to consider health care reform proposals. | Karen Keiser (D-33) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 311, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| SB 6339 2007–08 |
Victims of traffickingMakes victims of trafficking eligible for the Address Confidentiality Program. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 312, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| SB 6357 2007–08 |
DV service of processProhibits a court from requiring more than two attempts to personally serve a respondent before permitting service by publication or mail for certain domestic violence protection orders. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 287, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| SB 6442 2007–08 |
Office of public defenseRepeals the sunset and termination clauses for the Office of Public Defense (OPD) and amends provisions relating to the OPD's administration, advisory committee, and other areas. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 313, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| SB 6468 2007–08 |
Honey beekeeper taxationConcerning the taxation of honey beekeepers. | Curtis King (R-14) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 314, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| SB 6510 2007–08 |
Sm manufacturer assistanceCreates the Washington Manufacturing Innovation and Modernization Extension Services Program (Program) to be administered by the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 315, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| SB 6527 2007–08 |
Vehicle title/registrationClarifies that the act of failing or neglecting to apply for a transfer of vehicle ownership and license registration within 45 days after the vehicle's delivery date or thereafter is a misdemeanor offense. | Jim Kastama (D-25) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 316, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| SB 6580 2007–08 |
Climate change impactsRequires the Department of Community, Trade and Economic Development (DCTED) to develop and provide counties and cities with advisory climate change response methodologies, a computer modeling program, and estimates of... | Chris Marr (D-6) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 289, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| SB 6583 2007–08 |
Medical assistanceExpands eligibility for individuals who are categorically needy under the Medicaid program, if funding is provided in the 2009-11 biennial budget. | Dale Brandland (R-42) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 317, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| SB 6628 2007–08 |
Mental health treatmentAllows medical and mental health care costs to be recoverable for defendants who are not yet convicted but are committed to the state psychiatric hospitals for a forensic evaluation. | Margarita Prentice (D-11) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 318, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| SB 6641 2007–08 |
Property tax levy limitsRequires lid lift ballot propositions to expressly indicate a permanent increase to the levy base. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 319, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| SB 6665 2007–08 |
Crisis response programsAuthorizes the designated crisis responder for the integrated crisis response pilot program to seek a court order for 60-day less restrictive treatment with conditions upon completion of 14-day involuntary treatment. | Jim Hargrove (D-24) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 320, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| SB 6673 2007–08 |
Learning opportunitiesCreates an Extended Learning Opportunities Program for students not on track to graduate that includes use of existing resources and the Learning Assistance Program (LAP) funds to provide various types of instructional services. | Rosemary McAuliffe (D-1) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 321, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| SB 6711 2007–08 |
Smart homeownership choicesCreates an account to be used to assist low-income and moderate-income households facing foreclosure. | Claudia Kauffman (D-47) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 322, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| SB 6751 2007–08 |
Apprenticeship programsAdds entering approved apprenticeship programs to the circumstances that are considered "good cause" for leaving work and, therefore, do not disqualify individuals from receiving unemployment benefits. | Jeanne Kohl-Welles (D-36) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 323, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| SB 6799 2007–08 |
Florists' personal propertyAuthorizes a continuation of origin-based sourcing for florists. | Debbie Regala (D-27) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 324, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| SB 6809 2007–08 |
Earned income tax creditCreates a sales tax remittance equal to 5 percent of the federal Earned Income Tax Credit received by Washington residents on their federal earned income return. Increases tax remittance to 10 percent for 2011 and thereafter. | Craig Pridemore (D-49) | Enacted Enacted · Chapter 325, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |
| SB 6818 2007–08 |
State expendituresRequires a public website on state expenditure information by January 1, 2009. | Eric Oemig (D-45) | Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 326, Laws of 2008 |
Apr 1, 2008 |